SWEDESBORO — Are you a minority looking to increase exposure to your business or service? There will be a Minority Owned Business Fair at the Swedesboro MLK Day Program, Jan. 15, 2018, at the Margaret Clifford School, Auburn Ave., Swedesboro. The event will highlight the diversity of this area. Businessmen […]

WOOLWICH TWP. – The “Animals, Animals, Animals” Photo Contest will end Dec. 15. Original pictures taken of both domestic and wild animals are being accepted. Photographs should be a minimum of 300 dpi and REMEMBER YOUR FOCUS. To enter: 1. Entries must be emailed to editor@newtownpress.com in a .jpg format […]

CHILDREN young and old gathered in downtown Swedesboro to be part of the town’s inaugural Harry Potter-Inspired Halloween Festival held on Oct. 28. The event featured a sorting hat station and free “classes” including herbology, care of Magical Creatures, and Charms. Young wizards took time to practice with their new […]

WOOLWICH TWP. — A few weeks prior to Memorial Day in 2017, a member of the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in Swedesboro contacted VFW member Charles Wells, Commander of the Harrison/ Woolwich Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10886 with a request. The church member explained that the […]

From Kings Things SWEDESBORO — This has been a very trying time. As of the time I’m writing this we at King’s Things are releasing in stages the Thanks Giving vouchers. This is not a normal practice; usually vouchers are released all at one time. This has been a tradition […]

Sandy Strudwick, the senior branch office administrator of the Swedesboro Edward Jones office, recently received the Frank Finnegan Achievement award. Strudwick works with Edward Jones financial advisor Bill McAllister. “Sandy is my right arm,” McAllister said, “and is not only responsible for the daily operation of our branch, but she […]

CENTURIONE — On Oct. 24, Anne Vasta Centurione passed away peacefully at the venerable age of 97 years. Anne was the widow of Frank Centurione who predeceased her in 1990. For the first eight years of her life Anne lived in South Philadelphia among her many relatives who had immigrated […]

LOGAN TOWNSHIP – Below is a list of students who have made First and Second Honors at Logan Township Middle School for the First Marking Period ending. PRINCIPAL LIST (Received all A’s) Grade 6: Emily Barber, Sammy Chanthavong, Cassandra Dorner, Alyssa Endres, Jasminder Giannone, Savannah Hudson, Brianna Lewis, Patrick Neyer, […]

DECEMBER AGED TO PERFECTION: If you are over 55 years of age and reside in Woolwich or Swedesboro join us. We are an active senior group enjoying common interests, games and outings. Meetings are held at the Woolwich Township municipal building twice a month at 7 p.m. For additional information […]